- GARGLE with warm SALT water to help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort: Gargle at least once each hour with 1 tsp (5 g) of salt dissolved in 8 fl oz (240 mL) of warm water.
- Drink lots of TEA and eat lots of SOUP. Hot fluids, such as tea or soup, may help decrease throat irritation.
- Use nonprescription throat lozenges such as STREPSILS.
jan 14 2012 ∞
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